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Question: severe diverticulitis and thickening of walls based on ct scan and blood tests. tried cipro and flagyl 2 weeks. white blood cell count normal w/ 2nd test. symtoms continue - chonic diarreah since April 20. Pain ful bowel movements , bleeding , cramps, eplosive diarreah. Saw ARNP in Gastroenterologist office Thursday . Took stool samples to lab - no word yet . Concern over lack of urgency . Chronic , bad diarreah since April 20 . taking more flagyl , bentil and lomotil. What should I , the husband do next??. My wife is suffering.Appointment with gastroenterologist XXXXXXX 2nd but communicating with Arnp.
First doctor she saw 3 times was primary care
Second doctor`s office was gastroenterologist ARNP who is consulting with doctor. Whole process - April 20 until today and continuing .
Do you need anything else to answer my question? Hopefully it will be a specialist in gastroenterology
First doctor she saw 3 times was primary care
Second doctor`s office was gastroenterologist ARNP who is consulting with doctor. Whole process - April 20 until today and continuing .
Do you need anything else to answer my question? Hopefully it will be a specialist in gastroenterology
Brief Answer:
get immediate evaluation and treatment in ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and am sorry for the situation you are in.
Having diarrhea with blood persisting since April 20 in your case should get immediate evaluation and treatment in ER.
Although you have taken oral antibiotics, you might need intravenous treatment (antibiotics ) and fluids.
The results of your stool analysis is required for further evaluation.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida
get immediate evaluation and treatment in ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and am sorry for the situation you are in.
Having diarrhea with blood persisting since April 20 in your case should get immediate evaluation and treatment in ER.
Although you have taken oral antibiotics, you might need intravenous treatment (antibiotics ) and fluids.
The results of your stool analysis is required for further evaluation.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
We were called by gastroenterologist and he arranged for her to be admitted to the hospital today. Thank You!
Brief Answer:
Great,Wish fast recovery!
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Ok, that's fine. Hope she will recover soon!
Dr.Klerida
Great,Wish fast recovery!
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Ok, that's fine. Hope she will recover soon!
Dr.Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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